The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is excited to announce the public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital – all you need is a valid library card!

PLYMC card holders can visit hoopladigital.com or download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or to begin enjoying thousands of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow for instant streaming to their smartphones, tablets and computers. [Note: Most titles ae available for download only on iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch) devices.]

hoopla digital has a simple sign-up and attractive, easy-to-use interface, so it’s easy to get to your listening and viewing experience. There’s also no waiting to borrow popular movies, TV shows, albums or audiobooks. And hoopla digital’s automatic return feature eliminates late fees.

To access the system on your mobile device, you will need to visit hoopladigital.com or download the FREE hoopla digital app from the App Store on your Android or IOS device. Simply ‘Sign Up’ to get started. There is no need to download an app or extension for your internet browser.“For months, we’ve been talking with people throughout the community about what they want and need from their Library,” said Heidi M. Daniel, Library Executive Director. “Almost every conversation includes a request for more technology. With these new services, we are pleased to be able to acknowledge that we heard you! We are happy to be able to say ‘yes’ to new services, such as Learn4Life educational programs; FREE streaming movies, music, TV shows and magazines wherever you are on your computers and mobile devices through the Library’s website, libraryvisit.org.”

“We are excited to be working with hoopla digital,” notes Ms. Daniel. “You must have a library card to access this content on the hoopla app or web site. Our customers can borrow this content free of charge. It’s digital so there is no waiting period for popular titles and hoopla’s automatic return means no late fees.”

Jeff Jankowski founder and owner of hoopla digital, says, “With hoopla digital, it is our mission to help public libraries meet the needs of the mobile generation. We’ve worked for years to create a best-in-breed service that is fun, fast and reliable. And we continue to secure content deals to expand the offering of movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks.”

About hoopla digitalhoopla digital is category-creating service that partners with public libraries across North America to provide online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows, videos, music and audiobooks. With hoopla digital, patrons can borrow, instantly stream and download free dynamic content with a valid library card. All content is accessible via hoopla digital’s mobile app and online at www.hoopladigital.com. hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape – a trusted partner to public libraries for over 20 years.

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